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Brandon

Unpack the sensible footwear - once you start exploring Brandon, you won't want to stop.

Manitoba's second-largest city is a bit like an iceberg. You can't miss the amenities straddling the Trans-Canada Highway, but there's so much more beneath the surface.

Meander through downtown and admire a charming collection of historic buildings, some of which house shops and cafés that offer enticing culinary fare, vintage fashions, art and gifts. Daly House Museum, in the imposing home built in 1882 for Brandon's first mayor, has a replica general store, research centre and Victorian garden.

Keep an eye out for an urban nest of Peregrine falcons and head to the Assiniboine Riverbank Discovery Trail to spot Canada geese, green-winged teals and wood ducks - you might just come across a beaver, muskrat or turtle.

Serious birdwatchers will want to head east of Brandon to Douglas Marsh to seek out rare yellow rails. While you're in the neighbourhood, cruise the Westman Reptile Gardens and pay a visit to the RCA Museum, Canada's Artillery Museum. The award-winning attraction at Canadian Forces Base Shilo has a large outdoor collection of artillery pieces and five indoor galleries that have displayed everything from vintage weapons to art to a ball gown once worn by Queen Elizabeth II.

The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum at Brandon's municipal airport recalls the history of 14 Manitoba air bases where air crews and more than 50,000 pilots trained during the Second World War. The museum is actually housed in one of the original hangars and contains thousands of artifacts as well as original aircraft.

Known as Manitoba's Wheat City, Brandon hosts three livestock and agricultural fairs each year, along with winter fine arts and cultural festivals and the summer Folk, Music and Art Festival.

Winter is a perfect time to discover all the reasons that "You Belong in Brandon"! Get out and enjoy the season at our Power Smart Waterfall of Lights winter park, go tobogganing or take advantage of our many cross-country ski trails. If you're more interested in staying toasty inside, take in one of our ethnic restaurants or experience our diverse winter events.
Join Angus McStone as he cheers on Canada's top curlers to "Hurry Hard" at the 2016 Home Hardware Canada Cup of Curling, November 30-December 4, 2016 at Westman Communications Group Place. Watch as curling's finest come to battle for their place at the 2017 Time Hortons Roar of the Rings and the chance to represent Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Join your clan in the stands and live it live! For tickets, visit curling.ca/tickets or call 204-726-3555.
Come join Canada's largest indoor farm show! MB Ag Days is back for it's 40th Anniversary on January 17-19, 2017 at the Keystone Centre! For more information please visit www.agdays.com.
Visiting Brandon January 26-28, 2017? Take in a bountiful array of culinary and cultural experiences from around the world at Winter Festival! From a number of pavilions to choose from, this event has something for everyone!
You can experience all of that and more as you discover all the reasons why "You Belong in Brandon"!
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